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'The women of my community no longer feel safe to walk our streets': victim of sex attacker who falsely claimed to be Syrian asylum seeker
Summary
A Jordanian man, Saif Waleed Al Hindawi, was jailed for three and a half years after a violent sexual assault on a woman in South Dublin. The victim was bitten on the mouth and forced to the ground, suffering injuries that required hospital treatment and ongoing medical care. Al Hindawi, who had no fixed abode, falsely claimed to be a Syrian asylum seeker and denied any sexual conduct. He also refused a disease test, delaying the victim's knowledge of potential infection. The court heard the victim's impact statement, detailing PTSD, loss of confidence, and ongoing medication. Al Hindawi pleaded guilty to sexual assault on 23 May 2024. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced him to three and a half years, noting possible deportation after release. The case remains at the sentencing stage.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'The women of my community no longer feel safe to walk our streets': victim of sex attacker who falsely claimed to be Syrian asylum seeker. Charges or matters: sexual assault of the woman on May 23, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- May 23, 2024 Incident
- 2025-03-03 Publication
Why: The woman also explained that she is still under the supervision of a doctor for PTSD and that, two weeks after the attack, she had to be prescribed a medication which left her constantly lethargic and unable to function. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: sexual assault of the woman on May 23, 2024 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Judge Martin Nolan said that Al Hindawi probably would be deported at the end of his prison sentence, but that this was for the civil authorities to decide. He jailed him for three and a half years.
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